Championship Information

Event Pricing and Registration Information

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  • 2026 Event Pricing Coming Soon!

Registration will open in early Fall.

Divisions, Rules and Scoring

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University World Cup Cheerleading Championships

General Rules and Information
1. The University World Cup Cheerleading Championships (UWCC) is held in conjunction with the
College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships. All U.S. Cheer and Dance teams
must follow all Rules and Regulations and Event Guidelines of the College Championship.
2. All teams attending the College Championship are eligible to compete in the divisions offered.
3. The College Championship will attempt to ensure teams will not have overlapping performance /
warm up with UWCC. However, we cannot guarantee that a performance overlap will not occur
during the final schedule.
4. Teams must be registered participants of the College Cheerleading and Dance Team National
Championships to be eligible.

Schedule of Events

  • Friday – College Game Day Semi-Final and select Game Day Final rounds of competitions, visit parks.
    Open rehearsals and international team exhibitions. *Exhibitions based on division
  • Saturday – College Semi-Final and select Final rounds of competition, visit parks. International team
    exhibitions. *Exhibitions based on division
  • Sunday – College Final rounds of competition along with the University World Cup Cheerleading
    Championships (UWCC) Final competition.

Awards
1. Teams will be awarded placement trophies.
2. Nation’s rankings will be awarded to the top countries competing across all divisions.

Divisions Offered

Cheer Divisions Offered

  • Premier All Girl
  • Premier Small Coed
  • Premier Large Coed
  • Elite All Girl
  • Elite Small Coed
  • Elite Large Coed
  • All Girl Game Day
  • Small Coed Game Day
  • Large Coed Game Day

Dance Divisions Offered 

  • Team Pom
  • Team Hip Hop
  • Team Jazz
  • Pom Doubles
  • Hip Hop Doubles
  • Dance Game Day

Travel Discounts

CLICK HERE for full list of travel discounts for Varsity Spirit attendees!

Mears Connect – CLICK HERE to book.

One-Way (w/ 10% discount)

From Orlando International Airport to Hotel:

Adult (Ages 10 & up) = $16.00

Child (Ages 3 – 9) = $13.00

From Hotel to Orlando International Airport:

Adult From Hotel to OIA = $14.40

Child (Ages 3 – 9) From Hotel to OIA =$11.70

Round-Trip (w/ 10% discount)

Adult = $30.40

Child (Ages 3 – 9) =$24.70

MEARS FAQs

Walt Disney World Park/Ticket Information

Park Reservations:

Walt Disney World® requires “Park Reservations” made in advance to attend the theme parks.  We strongly recommend that all friends and family (spectators) register on a separate invoice from the team.

  • Anyone included on your invoice will be part of your “ticket order”.  Ticket orders will be placed when your invoice is paid in full.
  • Once the order is placed, you will receive a ticket confirmation number for each person. Tickets will start going out mid-December 2024.  All payments made if full after this date will require 3 business days to receive.
  • Information on how to obtain your park reservations will be sent with your ticket confirmation email.

No Changes after ticket orders have been placed and ticket order numbers have been distributed.  Any upgrades must be requested before paying your invoice in full. Each person is assigned a ticket number, please make sure they are distributed accordingly.

Please note that parks may reach capacity so be sure to get your payment in early!

IMPORTANT NOTE WHEN PURCHASING THEME PARK TICKETS: The reselling or the transferring of theme park tickets in the state of Florida is a crime as described under Florida state laws; Florida Statutes s. 817.361 and Florida Statutes s. 817.36

Walt Disney World Theme Park Reservations:

To help manage park capacity, the Walt Disney World Resort has introduced the Disney Park Pass service, a new Theme Park reservation system. In order to make your Theme Park reservations, you will need a My Disney Experiences account and valid Theme Park admission linked to it.  Once you are paid in full, approximately 7-10 business days later, Varsity Spirit will send you a ticket confirmation order number. Then, simply create a My Disney Experience account and select the dates and Theme Parks you wish to visit. To enter a Theme Park, both a reservation and valid admission for the same Park on the same date are required. Please note that reservations are limited in capacity, subject to availability and are not guaranteed until confirmed. Park availability is very limited and Varsity Spirit will not be able to assist with park reservations.

Starting in 2024: visitors to Walt Disney World will be able to “hop” from park to park with no time restrictions. On Jan. 9, 2024, all-day park hopping access will return allowing any guest with a valid park hopper ticket to freely visit any of its four theme parks at any time during normal operation hours.  Guests must still have a theme park reservation for the first park they want to visit. Once you visit that park, you can hop, anytime during the day to another park without a park reservation.

IMPORTANT NOTE WHEN PURCHASING THEME PARK TICKETS: The reselling or the transferring of theme park tickets in the state of Florida is a crime as described under Florida state laws; Florida Statutes s. 817.361 and Florida Statutes s. 817.36

Park Reservation How-To Resources:

UCA College Nationals | January 16-18, 2026 at Walt Disney World Resort

  • For more than 35 years, the UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship has been the culmination of the season for cheerleaders and dancers across the country. It’s the most prestigious collegiate national championship in the country and the perfect opportunity for cheerleading and dance teams to get together and celebrate each other at the Most Magical Place on Earth, the Walt Disney World Resort.

COLLEGE NATIONALS TESTIMONIALS

"'Competing gave me an opportunity to represent my team and university at a nationally recognized level. It gave me goals to strive for mid season and provided an added bonding experience like no other, for my teammates and I!'" Jackie, Athlete. Illinois State University
"'I love the energy, anticipation, excitement, and overall the bond competing at nationals gave my team. Stepping out under those lights surrounded by the people who have become family and representing your school is such an exhilarating and unforgettable experience that you’re more than likely to leave with a full heart and tons of memories.'" Kaitlyn, Athlete, Stonybrook University

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